Sunset, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70584
St. Landry Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,358
- 80/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,281
- Median income Near-median income area
- $193,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sunset pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 80
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70584 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70584 (Sunset, LA) rose +13.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.9 in 2023 to 224.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70584 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sunset, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, home to 7,358 residents across 91.9 square miles, a density of 80 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70584 reports a modest median household income of $62,281 (4% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,648. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $193,800 (9% above the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $881; 80.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Landry Parish, so 70584 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 70584
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sunset, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70584.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
7 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70584, Sunset, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,358
Population
91.9
Area (sq mi)
80
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70584?
34.2
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
7.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$62,281
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$28,648
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
31.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70584 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Sunset, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,281 Top 39% higher than 61% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,877housing units
2,877
Total Housing Units
2,592
Occupied Units
285
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$193,800
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$881
Median Rent
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+13.5%
YoY Change (2024)
225
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+125%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70584 have increased 13.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 172 |
| 2021 | -0.2% | 172 |
| 2022 | +13.9% | 196 |
| 2023 | +1.0% | 198 |
| 2024 | +13.5% | 225 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 92 business establishments in ZIP 70584, employing approximately 601 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,349,000.
92
Businesses
601
Employees
$26.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 18.5% |
| Construction | 14 | 15.2% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 12.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 9.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 4.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 3.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 3.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 70584 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70570
Opelousas (70570)
38,987 residents
- 70501
Lafayette (70501)
31,358 residents
- 70520
Carencro (70520)
18,405 residents
- 70507
Lafayette (70507)
16,558 residents
- 70525 13,150
Church Point (70525)
13,150 residents
- 70583 11,693
Scott (70583)
11,693 residents
- 70584 7,358
Sunset (70584)
7,358 residents
- 70541 432
Grand Coteau (70541)
432 residents
- 70550 174
Lawtell (70550)
174 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70584 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70584 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70507
Lafayette (70507)
$64,049 median income
- 70520
Carencro (70520)
$62,575 median income
- 70584
Sunset (70584)
$62,281 median income
- 70583
Scott (70583)
$51,470 median income
- 70541
Grand Coteau (70541)
$48,264 median income
- 70525
Church Point (70525)
$44,697 median income
- 70570
Opelousas (70570)
$44,612 median income
- 70501
Lafayette (70501)
$33,365 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70584 ranks #3 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70541 | Grand Coteau, LA | 432 | 4.2 mi |
| 70520 | Carencro, LA | 18,405 | 5.5 mi |
| 70525 | Church Point, LA | 13,150 | 7.3 mi |
| 70570 | Opelousas, LA | 38,987 | 10.0 mi |
| 70583 | Scott, LA | 11,693 | 9.0 mi |
| 70507 | Lafayette, LA | 16,558 | 8.5 mi |
| 70550 | Lawtell, LA | 174 | 10.4 mi |
| 70501 | Lafayette, LA | 31,358 | 12.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70584, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,358 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 70584 in?
ZIP code 70584 (Sunset) is located in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. St. Landry Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-landry-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70584?
ZIP code 70584 in Sunset, LA has a population of 7,358 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70584?
The median household income in ZIP 70584 is $62,281, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70584?
The median home value in ZIP 70584 is $193,800, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70584?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70584 is White at 58.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70584?
ZIP code 70584 has 92 business establishments employing approximately 601 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70584?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70584 are: Health care and social assistance (17), Construction (14), Retail trade (11). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70584?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70584 increased by 13.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70584?
In ZIP code 70584, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 70584?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70584 is 31.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70584?
In ZIP code 70584, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70584?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70584 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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